Conciliation service Acas has introduced a new code of practice, which will govern all dispute proceedings, in a bid to allow employers more flexiblity in trying to resolve disputes earlier and prevent them going to court.

Emma Whiting, partner at law firm Addleshaw Goddard, said: “Today’s repeal of the much-maligned statutory dispute resolution procedures will no doubt be welcomed by employers of all sizes. With them will disappear provisions designed to improve the efficacy of internal workplace dispute resolution and reduce tribunal disputes which have fallen well short of their billing.”